MIRIAM HASKELL by Frank Hess coil bracelet of pink tinted pate de verre and pink, blue and clear glass beads and flowers

MIRIAM HASKELL by Frank Hess coil bracelet of pink tinted pate de verre and pink, blue and clear glass beads and flowers, hand made in the 1930 to early 1940s. It is 8″ from end to end and adjustable in wrist size because it can cross over in the front as the photo shows. Please … Continue reading “MIRIAM HASKELL by Frank Hess coil bracelet of pink tinted pate de verre and pink, blue and clear glass beads and flowers”

KELVA large size antique dresser box of opaque blown-molded hand painted glass with a hinged lid and hand painted pink wild roses on gray-brown mottled background, circa 1900

KELVA large size antique dresser box of opaque blown-molded hand painted glass with a hinged lid and hand painted pink wild roses on gray-brown mottled background, circa 1900 it is almost 8″ across. Made by CF Monroe Company in Meriden, Conn, who also made Wavecrest and Nakara glass, circa 1900.  The peach colored lining is … Continue reading “KELVA large size antique dresser box of opaque blown-molded hand painted glass with a hinged lid and hand painted pink wild roses on gray-brown mottled background, circa 1900”

DEROSA bracelet with pink lavender rhinestone decorated bows and glass pearl links in a pale gold plated sterling silver setting

DEROSA bracelet with pink lavender rhinestone decorated bows and glass pearl links set off in a pale gold plated sterling silver setting.  It is 7″ by 5/8″ and signed “R DeRosa sterling” on the clasp.  The stones look pink in some lights and lavender in others, adding interest.  From the 1940s, this is a lovely … Continue reading “DEROSA bracelet with pink lavender rhinestone decorated bows and glass pearl links in a pale gold plated sterling silver setting”

COLORFUL flower blossom cornucopia dress clip of colorful round glass ball stamen in a silver tone setting

COLORFUL flower blossom cornucopia dress clip of colorful round glass ball stamen in a silver tone setting, 2″ by 2″.  Some petals are covered with clear rhinestones and some are pierced, both as they should be, and all eight glass balls are in place.  While DeRosa made some clips similar in design to this one, … Continue reading “COLORFUL flower blossom cornucopia dress clip of colorful round glass ball stamen in a silver tone setting”

HATTIE CARNEGIE cameo necklace and earrings set with white coral colored glass beads, original box

HATTIE CARNEGIE cameo and glass beads necklace and earrings set with an imitation coral cameo and white and coral colored glass beads.  There are gold tone beads with orange glass seed beads used every fourth time, creating lovely accents.  The necklace is 19″ wearable length and the clip back earrings are 1-1/16″.  The necklace is … Continue reading “HATTIE CARNEGIE cameo necklace and earrings set with white coral colored glass beads, original box”

CZECH influenced design pendant necklace, chain and earrings with gorgeous purple rhinestones, glass pearls, and blue, black and white enamel

CZECH influenced design pendant necklace, chain and earrings with gorgeous purple rhinestones, glass pearls, and blue, black and white enamel work.  The loop holding the chain is a nice fleur-de-lis shape, a lovely detail, and the back is an intricate filigree design.  The pendant is 2″ across and the chain is 15″.  The matching clip … Continue reading “CZECH influenced design pendant necklace, chain and earrings with gorgeous purple rhinestones, glass pearls, and blue, black and white enamel”

MIRIAM HASKELL by Frank Hess fur clip in tan, orange and avocado green glass beads and gold tone lily pads

MIRIAM HASKELL by Frank Hess fur clip made using both round and flattened tan, orange and avocado green glass beads and gold plated lily pads, 3-1/2″ long.   This lovely clip is a Frank Hess design for Miriam Haskell and it is unsigned, as was typical of this era of the late 1930s. View View #H34514  … Continue reading “MIRIAM HASKELL by Frank Hess fur clip in tan, orange and avocado green glass beads and gold tone lily pads”